Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician - NHC (Contract)

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Aircraft Sheetmetal Technician to join our New Helicopter Completions team based in Columbus, MS. You will be part of the team to perform work on assigned aircraft, assemblies, and parts in sheet metal area. This position is a temporary (contract) position with no specific time period but could be extended or shortened as needed. Contractors are employed by a 3rd party vendor and placed on assignment to Airbus in America.

Responsibilities

Perform work on assigned aircraft, assemblies, and parts in sheet metal area; Read detailed plans and diagrams and inspect and measure parts prior to assembly, making sure parts are free of defects and are the right size; Install Sheet metal parts and assemblies in aircraft; assure that installations are attached without endangering aircraft structure or systems operations and functions; Fitting and assembling skins, frames, and other components. Work will consist of drilling, fitting, and riveting of the many sub-assemblies of the helicopter, including such items as tail booms and stabilizers; Work with inspectors to run tests to determine whether the parts are assembled properly

Requirements

Minimum of six (6) years related experience; some experience may be substituted for education normally acquired in the attainment of an A&P license or a degree directly related to aircraft sheet metal or composite; Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches and diagrams, and apply standard shop practices in the fabrication and repair modifications of aircraft structures and repairs; Must be able to read, write, and speak English; Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license); Onsite: 95%; Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings; Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms; Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications; Equipment Operation: able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some tools including production tools such as hydraulic lifts; Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs; Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment and tools; Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer; Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving; Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor; Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice; Walking: able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces; Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

Nice to have

Current Airframe or Powerplant license is a plus but not required

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements